03 / RESEARCH
From supplied sources to a literature matrix
Illustrative demonstrationThe challenge
A postgraduate learner needs to compare sources without losing track of what each one actually says.
Sample starting material
Fictional extracts only: Source A describes a survey of 40 learners; Source B describes eight interviews. These are sample labels, not published studies or citations.
Guided learning approach
We identify comparison fields, extract only supported information, and keep uncertainty visible.
Representative output
- Source A · Survey · n=40 · Finding: reported study habits · Limitation: self-report
- Source B · Interviews · n=8 · Finding: perceived barriers · Limitation: small contextual sample
- Synthesis · Both concern learning habits; their methods do not support direct numerical comparison
Checks needed
Open every original source. Verify quotations, page references, sample details, and interpretation. Never accept invented citations.
Reusable method
Supplied source → evidence extraction → traceable matrix → comparison → source verification.